Dry Bulk Charterer (1800)

Position Overview:

As a key member of Aramco Trading Americas’ global trading team, the Dry Bulk Charterer will lead the acquisition, optimization, and risk management of dry bulk freight across global markets. This role supports proprietary and third-party trading activities, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and value-driven freight strategies which complement the overarching global trading strategy. The ideal candidate will possess deep market knowledge, strong commercial instincts, and the ability to navigate complex chartering environments.

Duties:

- Chartering & Freight Strategy

- Source, negotiate, and execute spot and term charter parties (voyage and time charters)

- Develop freight strategies aligned with the global specialties trading desks

- Identify arbitrage opportunities and freight market inefficiencies which can be captured

- Charter third-party tonnage to optimize cargo book execution

- Market Intelligence & Analysis

- Monitor global dry bulk freight markets, trade routes, and cargo flows

- Provide traders with freight cost modeling, market trends, and scenario analysis

- Maintain awareness of port restrictions, vessel specs, and regulatory changes

- Operational Excellence

- Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth post-fixture voyage execution

- Support the management of demurrage exposure and marine cost optimization

- Ensure compliance with Aramco’s corporate risk and compliance policies

- Stakeholder Engagement

- Build and maintain relationships with brokers, shipowners, operators, and internal teams

- Act as subject matter expert on charter party terms, legal risks, and marine assurance

- Support affiliated business units (e.g., manufacturing & supply) on freight needs

Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years of direct dry bulk chartering or freight trading experience

- Proven expertise in:

- Charter party negotiation and contract management

- Freight cost estimation and risk management

- Dry freight derivatives (FFAs) and market hedging strategies

- Strong understanding of:

- Global vessel types (Handysize, Supramax, Panamax, etc.)

- Commodity flows (petroleum coke, sulfur, coal, grain, iron ore, fertilizers, etc.)

- Regulatory frameworks and maritime compliance

- Ability to work in an office environment located in downtown Houston, TX.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Economics, or related field

- Experience with:

- Dry bulk shipowners/operators or established global brokerage houses

- Refinery supply chains and trading desks

- Chartering & Trading software such as IMOS, Mainstay, and SAP

Key Competencies

- Commercial acumen and strategic thinking

- Negotiation and relationship-building skills

- Analytical mindset with attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

NO THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED